DepartmentsOrthopedic SurgerySurgerySpecialty GroupsPediatric Orthopedic SurgeryLocationLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Conditions treatedUlnar wrist pain Procedures performedForearm ligament reconstructionHand reconstructionMicrovascular surgeryTrauma careWrist fusionWrist reconstruction InterestsTrauma and reconstruction of the forearm, wrist and hand Microvascular surgeryIntercarpal arthrodesesImaging of the wrist and handPatient-rated outcome studies Education2003ResidentHand Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2003Fellow - Hand Surgery - Director: Robert Beckenbaugh, MDMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2002Fellow - Orthopaedic Trauma - Director: Peter G. Trafton, MDBrown University2001Resident - Orthopaedic Surgery - Chairman: Michael G. Ehrlich, MDBrown University1997Internship - General Surgery - Chairman: Kirby Bland, MDBrown University1996MD - MD with Honors; Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Year)State University of New York at Stony Brook1991Pre-Medical - Organic Chemistry and Biology prerequisites for medical schoolState University of New York at Stony Brook1989BS - Bachelor of Engineering with Honors; Third Assistant Engineer License for Steam and Motor Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage, Any Oceans: United States Merchant MarineState University Of New York Maritime CollegeShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2006Hand SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery2005Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryAwards and honors2012Best Wrist and Hand Poster (with Kris Matullo MD)American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2011Best Paper "Early versus late motion following volar plating of distal radius fractures, AAHS Annual Meeting 2011"American Association of Hand Surgery2011Teacher of the Year -- Hand Surgery FellowsOrthopedic Hand Division2008Young Leaders GroupAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand1994Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Year)School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook1994Book Award for Excellence in the pre-clinical curriculumMcGraw-Hill1994Certificate of MeritDepartment of Pharmacological Sciences1989Excellence in Engineering at SeaEngineering Department Award1989Award for Excellence in Naval ArchitectureJohn J. McMullen and Associates1988Alumni Association Scholarship for Excellence in EngineeringAwarding Organization1985Admiral's ListAwarding OrganizationShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2021 - 2025ExaminerAmerican Board of Orthopedic Surgery2014 - presentEditor-in-Chief2017 Anatomy and Imaging Exam, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2011 - 2014MemberPublications and Products Advisory Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand2010 - 2014MemberAnnual Meeting Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand2010 - presentMemberOITE and OSAE Examination Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2008 - 2009MemberYoung Leaders 2008-9, American Society for Surgery of the Hand2008 - presentMemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2008 - presentMemberTask Force on Hand Trauma, American Society for Surgery of the Hand2006 - presentMemberAmerican Association for Hand Surgery2005 - presentMemberEducation Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2005 - presentAd Hoc MemberOrthopedic Research Review Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2005 - presentMemberTrauma Performance Improvement Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2005 - presentMemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association2003 - presentMemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand2003 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Conditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20222995 Doctors & Medical Staff Dennison, David G. M.D.